Jim is an Native American rancher of Cherokee, Osage and Seneca heritage and former oil "wildcatter" who has become a dear member of the Sage Hawk family. Jim was one of Sage Hawk's very first financial sponsors. He succeeds our former president, Connor Gilchrist who did an outstanding job since Sage Hawk was founded back in 2016.  Jim is the owner of The Lodge at Taylor Ranch just outside Pawhuska, Oklahoma, home to two of Oklahoma's premiere disc golf courses. The Taylor family ranch is a place where families can come and enjoy the great outdoors with weddings, parties, disc golf tournaments, retreats, Boy Scout camp-outs, fishing derbies, rustic cabins and RV parking.  Jim is also blessed with a huge family.  As a sign in his driveway reads, "Come once and you're a visitor - Come twice and you're family".

Serving as President of the Sage Hawk Foundation from 2017 to 2022, Connor Gilchrist continues to support its mission as Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors. As the original designer of the Foundation’s visual identity, he contributes his expertise in branding, organizational development, and technical communication to strengthen its operations and expand access to technology education within Native American communities. Connor graduated with honors from the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2018 and currently serves as Creative Manager at TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc., where he oversees corporate visual identity and marketing design.

Donna brings a multitude of incredible talent to Sage Hawk and is a powerhouse of energy.  Not only has she worked closely with the Osage Nation, she also worked in schools and community agencies teaching nutrition, financial and anti-bullying programs.  She recently retired from her job as the Osage County Oklahoma State University Extension Coordinator, where she worked with, and continues to be involved with Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H County Extension Director as well as serving on Hunger, Jobs and Employment, and Risky Behavior teams.  She is also on the board of directors for the Osage County Health Improvement Organization. 

Originally hailing from Drummond Island, Michigan, Caroline is an avid social media consultant and video production specialist. As talented as she is, what really sets Caroline apart is her unparalleled tenacity, enthusiasm, focus and love of a challenge. She enjoys travelling, getting back to her “YOOPER” roots of the upper peninsula of Michigan for some hunting, playing golf and having fun with her kids. A fitness enthusiast, she's also a coach at Independent Beachbody!  Her professionalism, marketing and communication skills are formidable, making her a valuable asset to Sage Hawk. Caroline will help bring Sage Hawk to the next level in helping Native America. 

Mallie is a Rutgers University graduate with a focus in Human Services and Social Work. She has experience working with nonprofit outreach organizations and currently works in healthcare, where she is dedicated to advocating for patients and caregivers. She is passionate about strengthening communities, improving quality of life, and helping ensure that individuals and families have access to the resources, representation, and support they need to thrive. Her work is guided by a commitment to empowering individuals, promoting sustainable community development, and fostering economic independence and self-sufficiency. Outside of work, Mallie enjoys collecting stationery and rubber stamps, traveling, and discovering new experiences along the way. She also treasures spending time with her two cats, Ruby and Mina.

Jim served as Sage Hawk's first Vice President and was instrumental in helping Sage Hawk get off the ground. He is a retired 22-year veteran with a bachelors degree in Business Administration that served in both the Marine Corps and U.S. Army. In the past, Jim volunteered much of his time working with Toys for Tots and was the president of  a local Elks Lodge. He currently lives with his wife, Sandy in Hagerstown, Maryland. Today, Jim works hard helping and assisting all Veterans with their hard-earned benefits.

Jeff is a retired veteran and a father of two grown children and is a grandfather.  Graduating with a degree  in Electronics Technology in 1982, he joined the Air Force where he worked as an Inertial Navigation Systems technician on the Air Force’s E-3A AWACS at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.  After leaving the Air Force, he spent two years as a civilian electronics technician working on the Multiple Launch Rocket Systems for the U.S. Army in Camden, Arkansas.  Two years later he joined the Army in military Satellite Communications and worked for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  While assigned to Europe, Jeff became the Information Assurance Manager (IAM) for network operations for the Director of Information Management for the 39th Signal Battalion. When he retired from the U.S. Army in 2005, he served as a Network Certification and Accreditation Analyst for the FBI, the Director of Information Systems Administration, the Library of Congress and the Office of Personnel Management. He now devotes his time to his love of the Native American community, learning to speak Russian and loves visiting his extended family in Moscow.